If you like Alice Hoffman, I think you'll like Garden Spells. I'm enjoying Sugar Queen, but I had to just let go of my disbelief and flow with the storyline. I can do that now, cause I'm on vacation and very relaxed! Let me know when you read them...

Oh...I read until I fell asleep last night; I have about 50 pages to go, maybe a bit more. I have a sneaking suspiscion about what may be happening here....

I would say if you liked Garden Spells, you'll like this one too. It's really a quick read. (And for those who are really paying attention, yes, I know I said I was only going to read it while I exercised. I couldn't take it. I gave in about 10 pm last night and picked it up again!)

I agree about the book thing...like I said, I really had to suspend my disbelief and not think about it too much. I like the way Alice Hoffman does "magic" much better. But it was a quick, fun read. I certainly didn't feel like I had wasted the time...like I do with some books! LOL

I just finished Garden Spells and Loved it ! I often find when a new author comes out with two book right away the seccnd one is not as good as the first.. So a friend of mine will be giving me The Sugar Queen soon,but i am in no hurry for it my TBR pile is to tall..... I need a ladder :)

Hannah, I felt just the same way. I was a little skeptical in the first part. But by the end, I was hooked. I do think I liked Garden Spells a litte more, but Erin, when you get Sugar Queen and read it, you'll have to let us know what you thought! (I laughed at your ladder comment...oh yeah! I can relate!)

Garden Spells is about a young woman who runs a catering business; but of course, she has a magical touch. If someone is trying to heal a broken heart, she knows just what ingredients to include to help them along. She lives in the family home, quite content with her life, or so she believes....until her sister breezes back into town with her daughter and trouble close behind. Not to mention the hunk that moves in next door...

There is one character, an aunt, who at times feels compelled to give people something. She doesn't know why....but eventually, they always need whatever she has given them. (I liked it (this plot device) better than the books just showing up!)

sounds interesting. it also sounds a little like that movie with Sarah michelle Gellar where she is the cook. I'm sure it's a different story all together, but your description just reminded me of it...maybe I'll have to give it a chance :)

I read Garden Spells today. LOVED IT! Read it while waiting for my son at a car show..he doesn't have his full driver's license yet so I have to tag along. The book was great. I will put Sugar Queen on my TBR.